Filey’s now famous Fishtive Tree will be switched on between 5pm and 6pm on Saturday 3 December. This year there will also be a spectacular firework display. The inspiration for the tree came from Ullapool in Scotland. A Filey resident saw Ullapool’s creel tree and proposed the idea to Filey’s Tourism and Trade Association. Local fisherman […]

The phantom knitter of Filey has produced another classic ‘hat’ for the post box. With autumn turning to winter, workmen beginning to erect the town’s Christmas lights and the Fishtive Tree unveiling coming ever nearer, even the meanest of Scrooge’s has to finally give into the festive spirit. The post box has been wearing various knitted ‘hats’ ever […]

It has become a Filey Christmas staple, the Fishtive Tree on Coble Landing. Built from lobster and crab pots, its switch on marks the beginning of the Festive Season in the town. This year the tree will be switched on at 6pm on Saturday 4 December. The inspiration for the tree came from Ullapool in […]

As we approach the shortest day of the year, it’s the perfect time to visit the Coble Landing to see the Fishtive Tree lit up. It is constructed from lobster and crab pots by local fishermen. The tree is topped by a golden Salmon. Now into its third year the ‘fishtive’ tree is a much loved part of […]